New developments in clinical hypnotherapy technics to fight alcohol dependence.

Alcohol dependence can be broadly divided into physiological dependence and psychological dependence. The physiological dependence can be successfully controlled with the appropriate medical treatment. Nowadays, with the introduction of some of the effective hypnotherapy techniques such as guided imaginary, visualization techniques, dream induction, rational emotive behavior therapy and aversion therapy, phycological dependence can be successfully managed. When dealing with alcohol dependents, it is an essential prerequisite to determine whether the patient is sincerely motivated to abstain totally from all forms of liquor for the rest of his/her life. If not, Hypno-Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REPT) has to be applied to properly motivate the patient. Hypnotically induced dreams too can enhance the patient’s potential to utilize his/her internal resources to motivate positively.